What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
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What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou is South Africa’s most popular technology show. The who’s who of South Africa’s technology and business world are interviewed on the show.
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Hector Beyers on how quality software and AI will shape the future of business
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Hector Beyers, CEO and founder of Codehesion, to unpack the remarkable growth of his sof...
Amantha Naidoo on how AI and transformation are reshaping South African business
In this episode of What’s Next, Amantha Naidoo, Managing Executive at NTT DATA South Africa, joins Aki Anastasiou to discuss her career journey and th...
Hylton Kallner on how Discovery Bank is redefining SA's digital banking future
In this conversation, Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner unpacks the remarkable growth of South Africa’s fastest-growing bank and the shared-value mode...
Nicolette Mashile & Yande Nomvete on how Binance is driving crypto education in Africa
This episode of What’s Next brings together financial literacy advocate and author Nicolette Mashile and Yande Nomvete, Africa Operations Manager at B...
Absa experts on how digital assets will transform Africa’s financial landscape
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou is joined by a panel of experts to unpack the Africa Digital Assets Report 2025. The discussion feature...
Nick Yarham on how TP-Link is powering South Africa’s connected future
In this episode of What’s Next, we speak with Nick Yarham, Head of Operations at TP-Link South Africa, following the company’s remarkable achievement...
Cliff de Wit on how AI readiness will shape the future of African businesses
In this episode of What's Next, we sit down with Cliff de Wit, Group Chief Innovation Officer at Accelera Digital Group, to unpack the rapid accelerat...
Sharon Leong on how Thompsons Travel is redefining the future of corporate travel
In this episode of What’s Next, we speak with Sharon Leong, Chief Executive Officer at Thompsons Travel, about how corporate travel has transformed an...
Angela Blackburn on how Medshield is elevating healthcare with smarter 2026 benefits
Medshield’s Chief Operating Officer, Angela Blackburn, joins us to give more detail on Medshield’s 2026 product and benefit enhancements and what memb...
James Lanigan on how Luno is driving trust and innovation in South African crypto
In this episode of What’s Next, host Aki Anastasiou speaks with James Lanigan, CEO of Luno, following the company’s recognition as 'Best Crypto Exchan...
Dell Technologies Forum Johannesburg 2025 – Insights from leading voices driving the future of tech
Dell Technologies Forum 2025 brought together leaders, innovators, and experts from across the continent to unpack the future of technology, digital t...
Luis da Silva on how Healthbridge transforms healthcare through intelligent innovation
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Luis da Silva, CEO of Healthbridge, about how the company is redefining healthcare through...
Rashid Tar-Mahomed on Vodacom’s simplified plans and evolving digital strategy
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Rashid Tar-Mahomed, Managing Executive for Products and Services within the Consumer Busine...
Richard Simpson discusses the future of business messaging with BulkSMS
In this episode, we sit down with Richard Simpson, Managing Director at Celerity, to uncover the fascinating journey from civil engineering to pioneer...
EY’s Hennie Human on digital transformation and business growth
In this insightful conversation, Hennie Human, Managing Partner of EY's Africa Consulting Business, shares valuable lessons from his 25-year career wo...
Romulen Pillay on how Philips is using AI to transform healthcare in South Africa
In this episode of What's Next with Aki Anastasiou, we speak with Romulen Pillay, Managing Director of Philips Southern Africa, about the latest findi...
Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the Future of Digital Payments
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Muzzafar Nagvadari, Executive Head: Merchant Solutions Sales and Service SA at Standard Ban...
Michael Otten discusses Oneplan's growth, innovation & the future of insurance
In this episode of What's Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Michael Otten, CEO of Oneplan, to explore how the company has transformed the South Afri...
Frikkie van Loggerenberg on estate planning, wills, and securing your legacy
In this episode of What's Next, we welcome back Frikkie van Loggerenberg, Head of Investment Strategy and CEO of IFSA. He shares valuable insights int...
Dion Govender on the impact of IS³ X-Change 2025 and Africa's industrial future
In this episode of What's Next, we welcome Dion Govender, Managing Director of IS³, to discuss the upcoming IS³ X-Change 2025 conference. Taking place...
Ben Janse van Rensburg on how PayInc powers South Africa's payment ecosystem
In this episode, we dive into the role of PayInc. (formerly BankservAfrica) at the heart of South Africa’s payments ecosystem. With 53 years of experi...
Ashif Black on the key benefits of choosing inDrive over other ride-hailing services
In this episode, we sit down with Ashif Black, Country Representative of InDrive South Africa, to explore how the company is reshaping the ride-hailin...
MAZIV’s Dietlof Mare on the Vodacom transaction and South Africa’s fiber future
In this episode, we welcome Dietlof Mare, CEO of MAZIV, the company behind South Africa’s largest open-access fiber networks, including Vumatel and Da...
Zoho’s Andrew Bourne on AI, innovation, and business growth in South Africa
In this conversation, Andrew Bourne, Regional Head for Zoho in Southern Africa, unpacks what makes Zoho unique in the global tech space. He explains h...
LSD Open’s Deon Stroebel on cloud modernization and business innovation
In this discussion, Deon Stroebel, Chief Innovation Officer at LSD Open, explains how the company helps organizations modernize through cloud-native s...
Martha Lamola on innovation and operational excellence at Vodacom Business Ventures
In this episode, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Martha Lamola, Operations Director for Vodacom Business Ventures and Partnerships, about how Vodacom is dr...
SAS South Africa’s David Cosgrave on trustworthy AI and local impact
In this episode of What's Next, we sit down with David Cosgrave, Country Manager for SAS South Africa, to reflect on the company’s 30-year legacy in t...
IFSA’s Frikkie van Loggerenberg on estate planning and financial success
In this episode of What's Next, we welcome Frikkie van Loggerenberg, Head of Investment Strategy and CEO of IFSA. Frikkie shares the fascinating story...
Driving Trust and Experience: Cornelia van Heerden in Conversation with Aki Anastasiou
In this episode of What's Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Cornelia van Heerden, Executive for Customer Experience and Services at MTN South Africa...
Jonathan Hurvitz discusses Teljoy s growth, innovation & rent-to-own in tough times
In this episode, we welcome back Jonathan Hurvitz, CEO of Teljoy, to catch up on the company’s remarkable journey. Jonathan reflects on his 11 years w...
Marc du Plessis on why South African s are investing in solar energy in 2025
Marc du Plessis is the Executive Head of LookSee Platform at Standard Bank Group.
Du Plessis is a business operations and revenue management vet...
Nobesuthu Ndlovu discusses SMEgo, funding, and resilience for SA entrepreneurs
In this episode, we sit down with Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director SME at Old Mutual, to explore the inspiration behind the SMEgo platform and how it’s addr...
Justin Hume discusses safety innovation and AI in Samsung s Galaxy A Series
In this episode of What's Next, we’re live from Samsung’s Johannesburg HQ with Justin Hume, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung South Afric...
Fred Zhou discusses HONOR's growth and the Magic V5 foldable launch in South Africa
In this What's Next episode, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, about the brand’s impressive rise—now the country’s seco...
Peter Kerr unpacks how S/4HANA Cloud implementations improve operational efficiency
In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Peter Kerr discusses how retail logistics is being changed by cloud and AI technology.
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Samsung s Justin Hume unpacks the launch of the new Galaxy Z series
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Hume, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung South Africa, to explore the groundbreaking innovations...
Face-to-face with Huawei Cloud PanGu Model CTO, unveiling the power of the PanGu Model
In this What’s Next episode, Li Yin, CTO of Huawei Cloud Pangu Model, discusses how localised AI is accelerating South Africa’s digital transformation...
Muhammed Izhaar Ebrahim discusses TCL’s growth in South Africa
In this What’s Next with Aki interview, Muhammed Izhaar Ebrahim, Channel Sales Manager for TCL Electronics South Africa, discusses the new products TC...
Achievement Awards Group’s Clint Bryce on why companies need loyalty programmes
In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Clint Bryce discusses how the Achievement Awards Group is helping companies adopt rewards and loyal...
Angela Wamola on how AI has the potential to improve the lives of Africans
In this episode of What's Next, Angela Wamola, Head of Africa at GSMA, joins the conversation to unpack Africa's digital transformation journey. She s...